Kenyan case law

Ngungu v Gakibe; Mugure (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case E482 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 650 (KLR) (12 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Tribunal's jurisdiction is contested by the interested party, who argues that the landlord had already evicted the tenant at the time of filing the matter. The Tribunal's jurisdiction is dismissed, and the application is dismissed with no order as to costs.

Rongai Rhumba House v Arungu & 3 others (Tribunal Case E149 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 288 (KLR) (Civ) (12 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The landlord's preliminary objection is upheld, and the tenant's reference and application are struck out. The landlord is granted vacant possession of the suit premises.

Mutisya t/a Passover Wines & Bar v Janji (Tribunal Case E044 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 287 (KLR) (Civ) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The landlord's application for restraining orders is dismissed. The tenant is ordered to file a statement of damages and the landlord is to respond within 14 days. The landlord must give the tenant any items still in his possession before the hearing.

Mwai v Njoroge (Tribunal Case E106 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1302 (KLR) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tribunal has no jurisdiction due to the tenant's vacating the premises and the absence of a landlord-tenant relationship.

Munywoki v Mutwii (Tribunal Case E829 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1201 (KLR) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenancy between the parties terminated on September 1, 2022, and the tenant is ordered to vacate the premises within 90 days.

Gikonyo v Wairimu & another (Tribunal Case E047 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1298 (KLR) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

Kamau v Tene; Mucheke (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case E145 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 250 (KLR) (Civ) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenant's reference and application are dismissed, and the landlord and interested party's applications are upheld.

Nyabali v Mbugua & another (Tribunal Case 1027 of 2020) [2023] KEBPRT 281 (KLR) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The orders of December 22, 2020 are set aside and the matter is referred to the Milimani High Court for directions.

Njeru & another v Namu (Tribunal Case 12 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1193 (KLR) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The landlord is entitled to vacant possession of the premises and the tenant is to render vacant possession of the suit premises failing which he will be evicted by a licensed auctioneer.

Chege & Partners v Mugo (Tribunal Case E328 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 1230 (KLR) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tribunal determined the rent to be Kshs. 9,000/= per month, effective from May 5, 2023.

Muroki v Muchiri (Tribunal Case E107 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1303 (KLR) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenant is allowed to le reference against the landlord’s notice to terminate tenancy within the next fourteen (14) days. The tenant is to continue paying rent at the rate of Kshs. 6,000/= per month. The landlord will be at liberty to levy distress for rent for any unpaid rent based on the stipulated rate of Kshs. 6,000/= per month.

Jacob v Kobia (Tribunal Case E017 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 370 (KLR) (Civ) (5 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenant's applications and complaint are dismissed, and the landlord is ordered to collect rent arrears and keys from the area chief.

Chitechi v Mbugua (Tribunal Case E113 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 699 (KLR) (4 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The application is dismissed with no orders as to costs, and the tenant is at liberty to institute proceedings in the appropriate forum.

Ereto Plaza Limited v Tai Eagle Group Limited (Tribunal Case E147 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1306 (KLR) (4 May 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenancy cannot be terminated prematurely as the landlord has not given the mandatory statutory notice required under Section 4 of Cap 301. The landlord's claim for rent arrears is allowed, and the landlord is ordered to levy distress for the rent arrears.

Macharia & another v Macharia (Tribunal Case E1176 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 232 (KLR) (Civ) (27 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice to Terminate is valid due to the Landlord's compliance with the statutory requirements and the irretrievable breakdown of the tenancy relationship.

Wakesho & another v Chemuni (Tribunal Case E158 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 228 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (26 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenant's reference and application dated November 24, 2022 are upheld, with the landlord restrained from interfering with the tenant's possession and the tenant required to pay rent as it falls due.

Spin City Africa Limited v Ontulili Investments Limited & another (Tribunal Case E907 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 236 (KLR) (25 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Notice of Motion Application is allowed with specific terms.

Muriithi & another v Nderitu; Kaburi & another (Interested Parties) (Tribunal Case E002 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 235 (KLR) (25 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The Applicants' application dated December 15, 2022 is allowed, and the application dated November 16, 2022 is reinstated. The matter is fixed for hearing on June 12, 2023.

Gatatha Farmers Co Limited v Wairimu (Tribunal Case E1207 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 322 (KLR) (19 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The landlord's application is allowed, and the tenant is ordered to pay the rent arrears and electricity bill. The tenant must deliver vacant possession or be evicted. The OCS, Central Police Station will ensure compliance with the orders.

Mumbo v Khisa & another (Tribunal Case E1170 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 227 (KLR) (Civ) (14 April 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The tenant's reference and application are hereby struck out for going against the law on ground of being sub judice. The landlord's application is hereby upheld.

Yusuf & another v Haji; Jillo & another (Interested Parties) (Tribunal Case E881 & E911 of 2022 (Consolidated)) [2023] KEBPRT 248 (KLR) (Commercial & Admiralty) (14 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The landlord's application is allowed, and the orders issued by the Tribunal are set aside.

Monica Ndung’u t/a Watene Cafe v Adanna Holdings Limited & 2 others (Tribunal Case E552 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 1226 (KLR) (Civ) (14 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenant’s application is dismissed. The tenant is not deserving of the exercise of the court’s discretion in her favour in the grant of the injunctive relief sought.

Lifeline Group of Hospitals v Kahengeri & another; Mugendi (Interested Party) (Tribunal Case E518 of 2021) [2023] KEBPRT 285 (KLR) (14 April 2023) (Judgment)

✦ The Tenant's Reference and Application are dismissed. The Tenant is ordered to pay arrears to the landlord by April 30, 2023, or the landlord can take back possession.

Mambo & another t/a Eastend Dental Clinic v Malde & others (Bros) (Tribunal Case E019 of 2023) [2023] KEBPRT 1295 (KLR) (14 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The landlord's preliminary objection is dismissed.

Eldoret Fine Waters Limited v Mwangi & 2 others (Tribunal Case E060 of 2022) [2023] KEBPRT 234 (KLR) (13 April 2023) (Ruling)

✦ The tenant's application is partially allowed, with specific terms for the parties to follow.